A number of Christmas lights switch-on events have been cancelled as Storm Bert is set to reach the south of England on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to sweep in with yellow Met Office warnings in place.

A safari park has closed for a second day as Storm Bert continues to batter parts of the West. Longleat in Wiltshire had hoped to reopen on Sunday but said it would remain closed due to damage caused overnight. A statement on the park's website said crews would work throughout the day to repair the damage.

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England.Events have been adjusted, with a Christmas lights switch-on postponed and plans to move activities indoors.

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England. During a Christmas lights switch-on at the Cheltenham Brewery, cladding from the nearby Premier Inn blew down and landed on a car.

The threat of stormy weather over the weekend has caused a Christmas event to change its plans.Organisers of the Great Grimsby Christmas on Saturday said a stage in the town's St James' Square would not be put up due to Storm Bert.

Merseyrail has confirmed it has cancelled trains on one of the its lines after Storm Bert caused flooding in the region. The operator announced on the evening of Saturday, November 23, it would more than likely be forced to operate rail replacement buses between Hooton and Chester due to the weather overnight.

The Guildford Family Festive Funday which is due to take place tomorrow (Sunday) has be affected by Storm Bert. Guildford Borough Council said on its social media this evening (November 23) that many outdoor activities would be cancelled,

Two town centre winter events have been cancelled because severe weather is forecast. Watford Town Centre BID said Winterfest, planned for Saturday afternoon, would now not go ahead. Sunday's Christmas Carnival in Harpenden has also been called off.